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Desborough man accused of 'savagely punching, kicking and stamping on the head' of 93-year-old victim in state of 'paranoia', as murder trial opens

A man accused of ‘torturing’ his elderly friend didn’t phone an ambulance for 28 hours after a ‘savage’ attack, a court has heard.

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"They showed our hand to the developer”: Councillor fuming with how WNC handled appeal against new homes in Northamptonshire village

A councillor has been left fuming with how West Northamptonshire Council (WNC) handled an appeal against new homes in a Northamptonshire village

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'We need more speed cameras': Northamptonshire Police boss wants more technology to police county's roads

The boss of Northamptonshire Police boss says he wants to use more technology to police the county's roads.

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Online fundraiser launched in bid to raise £150,000 to bring back vital Workbridge service in Northampton

An online fundraiser has been launched to bring back a vital service in Northampton providing opportunities for people with mental illness, learning disabilities and more.

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In pictures: Dog lovers unite for Barbiebulls show at Moulton

Dog lovers from across the UK gathered in Northampton on Sunday April 19 for the Barbiebulls Dog Show at Moulton College Equestrian Centre.

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Man handed suspended sentence for causing death of 81-year-old in collision in Northampton town centre

A man has been handed a suspended sentence for causing the death of an 81-year-old in a collision in Northampton town centre.

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Tributes paid to former chairman remembered for his 'kindness, dedication, and the genuine care he showed to everyone involved in the game'

Tributes have been paid to much-loved and respected former chairman of Buckingham Football Club.

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We Mean Business: ‘Right now I think any of us would tell you it’s a constant uphill struggle’

A women’s clothing shop, which was last year named Northamptonshire’s “best retailer”, has shared the “constant uphill struggle” that all independent businesses face at the moment.

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Charity leaders to gather for Northamptonshire roundtable on philanthropy and investment

‘The session will provide an informal setting for trustees to exchange experiences, ask questions and engage with peers’

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18-year-old with type 1 diabetes decided to ‘take back control’ and run London Marathon 2026

An 18-year-old with type 1 diabetes decided to “take back control” and train to run the London Marathon, which is now just days away on April 26.

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Police confirm stabbing in new build estate in Northampton which left man hospitalised

Police officers are appealing for witnesses following a stabbing in a new build estate in Northampton.

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A45 exit slip to close in Northampton as National Highways carries out surveys

National Highways has announced a temporary overnight closure of the A45 northbound exit slip road at Wootton, West Northamptonshire, to allow electricity works and drainage surveys to be carried out.

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New road humps and pedestrian/cycle crossing planned for road in Northampton

West Northamptonshire Council has announced plans to install a series of flat-topped road humps and a pedestrian and cycle crossing on Caswell Road in the Brackmills Industrial Estate, Northampton.

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COURT ROUND-UP: Man sentenced for smashing Northampton Jobcentre window among these 33 cases

Northampton magistrates also dealt with offenders for assaults on police, shoplifting, possession of cannabis, criminal damage, speeding, harassment and being drunk and disorderly in Northampton town centre…

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Picture special: Fans queue for hours for Record Store Day in Northampton

Eager vinyl record fans queued for hours outside two Northampton shops at the weekend for the return of Record Store Day.

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Picture special: Harley Davidsons roar into Northampton's Market Square to raise money for Cynthia Spencer Hospice

Dozens of Harley Davidson owners rode together through Northampton in aid of Cynthia Spencer Hospice Charity on Saturday, April 18.

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Long delays on A45 in Northampton as emergency services respond to incident

Drivers are of delays on the A45 in Northampton, as police respond to an incident.

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Street art commissioned in areas of Northampton often targeted with graffiti as council introduces measures to crackdown

Street art will begin to pop up in areas of Northampton often targeted with graffiti, as the council introduces measures to crackdown on the form of criminal damage.

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Increase to taxi licensing fees across West Northamptonshire approved despite backlash from drivers

A Northamptonshire council has approved increases to taxi licensing fees, despite backlash from the trade which has labelled it as “pure greed”.

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Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire

Take a look at six abandoned but adorable dogs looking for forever homes this week in Northamptonshire.